Red Arrow International’s “The Escape Artist” goes to Scandinavia

Munich, October 29, 2013. Norway's TV2 and TV4 in Sweden have secured the rights to Red Arrow International's "The Escape Artist". Starring David Tennant ("Broadchurch"), the thriller's first part is due to premiere on BBC One today. Written by David Wolstencroft, "The Escape Artist" was produced by Emmy Award winner Hilary Bevan Jones and Paul Frift of Red Arrow's Endor Productions. Helena Forsman, Head of Acquired Programmes at TV4, says: "'The Escape Artist' was an obvious selection for the TV4 Group. It is a solid production with the best of talent on and off camera. I am confident it will add the desired impact to the prime time schedule at TV4, ending this year's acquisitions in a most suitable way." John Ranelagh, Head of Acquisitions at TV 2 Norway, says: "'The Escape Artist' is outstanding in production quality and storytelling: the creative team and especially David Tennant deliver a stellar performance. Acquiring 'The Escape Artist' for TV 2 was a no-brainer." Tim Gerhartz, Sales Manager, Scandinavia at Red Arrow International, says: "Boasting amazing talent in front of and behind the camera, 'The Escape Artist' sends shivers down your spine - a thriller at its best, full of unexpected twists and turns. It's a perfect fit for TV2 and TV4." The Escape Artist (3 x 60' / 2 x 90')
David Tennant stars as Will Burton, a defense lawyer who specializes in getting people out of tight legal corners. But when his talents acquit the prime suspect in a horrific murder trial, that brilliance comes back to bite him. Red Arrow International
Red Arrow International is a leading distributor with an extensive slate of scripted, factual and format designs, guaranteeing a strong portfolio with programs by Red Arrow Entertainment Group and third party producers. Red Arrow International has a unique expertise in packaging, co-financing and co-producing international drama, such as Netflix' first original drama "Lilyhammer" and "Jo", starring Jean Reno. Red Arrow International boasts a strong track record in building format franchises such as "Benidorm Bastards" with 25 local versions including NBC's "Betty White's Off Their Rockers", and ABC's "The Taste". Led by Jens Richter, Red Arrow International has a global reach with offices in Munich, Los Angeles and Hong Kong and making sales in over 150 territories. Red Arrow International is part of Red Arrow Entertainment Group, incorporating 16 TV production companies spanning across 9 countries. Red Arrow Entertainment Group belongs to ProSiebenSat.1 Group, one of Europe's leading media groups. Contact: ProSiebenSat.1 Group
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